Associate Scientist - TFF

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Job Description

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to demonstrate the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Our teams support career growth whether you are looking for long term opportunities within the scientific ladder, to pursue project management, or develop into a leader -- these are just a few career pathways available once your become a part of the Thermo Fisher's Clinical Research Group team.

To learn how Thermo Fisher's Clinical Research Group can advance your career, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Complete the Design and execution of experiments to support process development of advance novel vaccine programs from preclinical through clinical stages under supervision, maintaining good scientific practice.
• Complete process characterization studies per current program
• Complete data analysis from process characterization / process development studies
• Support the development of new processes or improve existing processes using scientific expertise, literature review or by seeking inputs from Subject Matter Experts.
• Complete Tech transfer of developed processes to support GMP manufacturing.
• Complete archiving of raw and processed data as per policy
• Operate and maintains designated lab equipment and train others as needed.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Complete the documentation of experimental results as per GMP/GLP regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• AND 1+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a GxP environment
• Experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
• Experience in analytical testing and characterization techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of operations and GMP manufacturing
• Proven experience with process characterization, process development, scale-up experience, technology transfers and assay development preferred.
• Similar experience in protein purification and chromatography experience will be considered.
• Independent, thorough, and organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multifaceted environment as a great teammate with a strong work ethic.
• Able to maintain written records in the form of laboratory notebooks / electronic lab notebooks (ELNs).

• Ability to apply Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proven ability in technical writing skills

Working Environment:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Clinical Research Group values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.

Our 4i Values:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!